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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are commonly two configurations a programmer would use for workstations. Which of the answers below would best be described as a workstation that has the majority of the data processing done in the applications at the workstation??
A media access control address is the name of the physical address that the Ethernet uses. Which of the answers represent the number of bytes that make up this MAC?
Data communication in a DCS takes the form of various net works. Which of the networks below connects to servers that share business data?
Which answer below best represents the recommended standard for a null modem cable?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
Alarm management is based upon the process conditions model. Which of the conditions in that model could be described as the acceptable operating conditions?
The limits of a OUT parameter status field has several different classifications. Which of the classifications below can be described as the indication of a parameters value being set by an operator?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the IP address they use. Which of the answers corresponds best to the address in row "I"?
There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block is currently in?
There are three parameters that need to be configured when manually addressing in IPv4. Which of the answers below represents the parameters that are required?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Baseband NRZ signalling is the standard for all physical connections with Ethernet. Which of the signalling methods below has the disadvantage of losing the clock signal when spaces are transmitted for an extended series?
There are several data access methods used to transmit data. Which of the answers below can be described as a method that is suitable for larger networks?
A DCS can be programmed with function blocks that are needed to execute specific tasks. Which of the answers below describes where the information to define these tasks comes from?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is a network that links several smaller area networks together over a wide geographical area.
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is the second smallest in area covered?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be required to have a low bandwidth and high error detection protocol?
There are several layers in the DCS architecture. Which of the levels below would have direct control over the ESD system?
A DCS collects a lot of data during the course of operating. Which of the terms below would best describe the system where data is collected and organized?
In the transmission control protocol validates that the destination has received the information packet sent. Which of the header components below is responsible for this verification?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make the I/O of a DCS and it's associated controllers communicate?
The OSI model describes how a network should be arranged. Which of the layers below concern network topologies the most?
There are several stages in the alarm lifecycle. Which of these stages is the alarm philosophy compared to industry standards?